Musixmatch and DistroKid Renew Lyric Distribution Partnership

Musixmatch and DistroKid have renewed their partnership for lyric distribution. The two companies signed a multi-year deal so that DistroKid can continue sharing lyrics with streaming services via its Lyric Blaster service.

How it works:

• Numerous streaming services, including Spotify and Qobuz, offer users the option to read lyrics in-app as the song is playing. The services receive those lyrics from Musixmatch through DistroKid’s distribution channels.

• Lyric Blaster also sends lyrics to Apple Music, YouTube, Instagram, and more.

The details:

• Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

• The partnership began in 2019.

• Upon announcing the renewal, the companies cited MIDiA Research data showing that listeners who “engage deeply with lyrics are nearly four times more likely to purchase merchandise and twice as likely to attend live shows.”

What they said:

• Marco Paglia, Co-President of Musixmatch: “A song recorded in a bedroom deserves the same opportunities to connect with fans as one released by a major label, and lyrics are an important part of that experience. At Musixmatch, we help ensure every artist’s words reach their fans accurately, wherever they listen. Through our partnership with DistroKid, one of the world’s largest music distributors, we’re making that process easier, giving independent artists the tools to take control of their lyrics.”

• Phil Bauer, President of DistroKid: “Lyrics are a big part of how fans connect with a song, and we want to make sharing them as easy as possible. This partnership helps artists get their lyrics ready alongside their music, all through a service they already use.”